News Archive for March 2021

Posted: 29th March 2021

Fresh appeal on anniversary of Perry Barr moped tragedy

Officers are returning to a road in Birmingham today (29 March) a week after an incident involving a moped which led to the death of a boy aged 16, as we continue our search for witnesses.

Posted: 19th March 2021

Man jailed over brutal Wolverhampton murder

A killer who carried out a sustained attack on a father-of-two following a chance meeting in Wolverhampton has today (19 March) been jailed for life.

Simon Wilkins tortured 39-year-old Arturas Busma and left him with multiple injuries before handing himself into police.

Posted: 19th March 2021

Statement in relation to officer convicted of assault

Deputy Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine, said: “Oliver Banfield was removed from public-facing police duties after the assault and while the investigation by Warwickshire Police was being carried out.

Posted: 19th March 2021

Joint statement from West Midlands Police and Warwickshire Police in relation to forensic services collaboration

West Midlands Police and Warwickshire Police have a strong operational partnership and we are delighted to now work together on delivering forensic services.

Such regional collaborative working within this field complements the national direction of travel in this area.

Posted: 17th March 2021

Investigation launched following shooting in Birmingham

We’ve launched an investigation after a shooting in Kitts Green in the early hours of this morning (17 March).

We were called to Hurstcroft Road at around 12.40am after shots were fired at a car.

Posted: 7th March 2021

Investigation launched into violent disorder in Coventry

We are investigating after a violent disorder took place in Achal Close, Coventry in the early hours of this morning (7 March).

At around 12.20am, officers responded to reports of shots being discharged and that two people had been injured.

Posted: 7th March 2021

Appeal following serious collision in Great Barr

We’re appealing for witnesses and information after a man was seriously injured following a collision in Great Barr.

Posted: 7th March 2021

Officers recognised after their actions saved a man's life

Two of our officers have been recognised after their actions helped to save a man's life back in February 2019 after he had been attacked.

Posted: 6th March 2021

Appeal following serious collision in Hall Green

Police are appealing for information after a woman was seriously injured following a two car collision in Hall Green, Birmingham.

A Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Avensis were involved in a collision on Stratford Road at the junction of Highfield Road at 6.45pm last night (5 March).

Posted: 6th March 2021

Drug dealer busted after patrols stepped up

A drug dealer who ran from officers and was caught throwing his drugs stash into a bush has been put away thanks to joint efforts between the public and police.

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News Archive for March 2021

Fresh appeal on anniversary of Perry Barr moped tragedy

Man jailed over brutal Wolverhampton murder

Statement in relation to officer convicted of assault

Joint statement from West Midlands Police and Warwickshire Police in relation to forensic services collaboration

Investigation launched following shooting in Birmingham

Investigation launched into violent disorder in Coventry

Appeal following serious collision in Great Barr

Officers recognised after their actions saved a man's life

Appeal following serious collision in Hall Green

Drug dealer busted after patrols stepped up

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